Fire shuts down roadway around old Kinderhook Toyota
A portion of State Route 9H was closed down in the Kinderhook area Tuesday evening due to a working fire. The Niverville Fire Department asked the public to avoid the area around 6:47 PM. "Stay safe, brothers and sisters," stated the Niverville Fire Department in a post Tuesday evening.
Pownal woman killed in VT 7 crash with school bus
A 60-year-old woman was killed early Tuesday when her SUV crossed the center line on Vermont Route 7 and collided with a school bus. Dana Zazinski was pronounced dead at the scene shortly before 7:30 a.m. The driver of the bus, which was not carrying any students at the time of the crash, was taken […]
Opening arguments start in trial of man accused of killing Elvis tribute artist
Opening arguments began on Tuesday in the trial of a man accused of killing an Elvis tribute artist. Ronald Rayher, 70, is accused of killing TJ Krider, also known as TJ Greene, at his home in Milton on April 5, 2024. Both prosecutors and the defense agree that Krider died after some role play and other sexual...
Lost dog found in Watervliet, police seek owner
Watervliet, NY — The Watervliet Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating the owner of a dog found near 13th Street and 2nd Avenue. The department asks if you recognize this dog, please give them a call at (518) 270-3833. Authorities are urging anyone with information to...
Dennis Drue back in jail, facing additional charges
A judge ruled Tuesday that Dennis Drue will be back in custody until his next court hearing on June 5. The next court hearing will determine if Drue will go back to prison for allegedly violating his conditional discharge from his sentencing in 2013.
NY’s Fallen Officers Remembered: Rome Native’s Name Added to Memorial; Legislation Introduced to Name...
ALBANY, N.Y. -- The annual New York State Police Officers Memorial Remembrance Ceremony took place in Albany on Tuesday. The ceremony honors those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Among those honored was Syracuse Police Officer Michael E. Jensen, a native of Rome. Syracuse Police...
Saratoga sheriff candidate files complaint against Justice James Walsh
Ryan Mahan says Walsh's wife's endorsement of the candidate who filed suit against him is a conflict.
Former prison guard charged in inmate death has history of excessive force
ALBANY, N.Y (WNYT) – New information emerged in the case of an inmate allegedly beaten to death at Mid-State Correctional Facility earlier this year. One of the former prison guards charged in Messiah Nantwi’s death had a history of disciplinary action for excessive force, according to WNYT in Albany. Michelle Taylor...
Albany man faces drug charges after Thruway chase that topped 120 mph
An Albany man is facing drug and other charges after a high-speed chase on the Thruway. The chase topped speeds of 120 miles per hour, police said. State Police stopped a vehicle driven by Charles M. McCormick, 31, at around 3:20 a.m. Sunday in the town of Athens for a traffic violation. McCormick was under the...
68 NY police officers honored at memorial ceremony in Albany
New York State officials gathered in Albany on Tuesday for the annual New York State Police Officers Memorial Remembrance Ceremony.
